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Chronicle, Project X and Don't Go Into The Woods among crop of films that may be surprise hits of 2012.

Police issue official security warning as rhino horns increase in value.

israeli researchers call for doctors to recommend medical marijuana earlier in treatment for people with cancer.

YouTube users decide which questions will be raised during White House social media initiatve.

Surgeons have been alerted by Nuffield Hospital about cancer risk arising from the German breast implants.

Researchers from the University of California, Davis, in association with colleagues from the Western Regional Research Center of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, have discovered that walnuts in an individual's diet can slow the growth of tumors.

A new study raises hope for simpler genetic tests to diagnose and treat inherited prostate cancer in young males.

An experimental drug by German drug maker Bayer and Onyx Pharmaceutical Inc has improved the overall survival by 29 percent in patients suffering from colorectal cancer, who have run out of standard treatment options.

A new study shows elimination of tumor by freezing it can increase life expectancy of patients suffering from ovarian cancer that has spread to the other parts of the body and cannot be removed surgically.

Teens struggling with smoking addictions have a new gizmo guide to help them get rid of that addiction.

A new study has found that chlorophyll in green vegetables reduces tumors up to a point, but high exposure to cancer causing agents can have just the reverse effect.

The U.S. health regulator has approved British drug maker BTG Plc's intravenous drug Voraxaze to treat harmful chemotherapy side effects relating to kidney failures in cancer patients.

A new report reveals that 45.9 million or almost 20 percent of the adult American population experienced mental illness in the past year, but a majority of them refrained from getting medical help due to lack of insurance coverage.

Joe Paterno was accused of failing to act on allegations over a child abuse case involving one of his assistants. He was fired recently by the Penn State University for the alleged inaction over the issue.

Cynthia Nixon has just unveiled her new look after appearing on the set of Live! With Kelly completely bald.

39 percent of lung cancer patients and 14 percent of colorectal cancer patients were smoking at time of diagnosis, a new study has found.

Figures show that nearly 500 rhinos were killed in South Africa in 2011, and most of the carcasses were found with their horns removed.

Newt sought an "open marriage" arrangement so he could have a mistress and a wife, ABC News quoted ex-Mrs Gingrich as saying.

Police evict anti-war protesters to end 10-year encampment outside Houses of Parliament

The creation super soldier ants helped us to understand more about the evolution of species says Dr Ehab Abouheif

Conservationists in South Africa say ivory poachers killed record 448 rhinos in 2011.

Processed meat can increase risk of cancer by up to 57 per cent, scientists claim.

Hugo Chavez and Middle East have joined together to convey powerful message to US and the West.

Health department says private clinics should remove faulty PIP implants for anxious women on same basis as NHS agreement.

Heavy metal guitarist diagnosed with lymphoma, a type of cancer that affects the immune system.

After undergoing surgery for thyroid cancer, Argentine President Cristina Fernandez has received the all-clear.

Thousands more women may be at risk of sub-standard silicone breast implants after it was revealed that French company Poly Implant Prothese (PIP) were selling implants under a different name.

The French company at the centre of the breast implant scandal also made fake testicles, it has been claimed by former staff.

Kerry McGregor, a former X Factor contestant, has died aged 37 after a battle with bladder cancer.

The Chief Prosecutor in Hosni Mubarak's trial has reiterated accusations the fallen dictator ordered the killing of protesters.